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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 219.32 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 219.32 and 100.80 is: 139.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 219.32 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/219.32 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 219.32 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 22,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,107.46/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.01

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