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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 219.40 and 106.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 219.40 and 106.59 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 219.40 = 106.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/219.40 = 106.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 219.40 × 106.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 23,385.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,385.85/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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