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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.05, 219.41 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.05, 219.41 and 103.84 is: 143.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.05 : 219.41 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.05/219.41 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.05x = 219.41 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.05x = 22,783.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783.53/159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.25

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