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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.13, 219.46 and 103.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.13, 219.46 and 103.83 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.13 : 219.46 = 103.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.13/219.46 = 103.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.13x = 219.46 × 103.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.13x = 22,786.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,786.53/159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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