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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 219.40 and 103.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 219.40 and 103.78 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 219.40 = 103.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/219.40 = 103.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 219.40 × 103.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 22,769.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,769.33/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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