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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.17, 219.65 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.17, 219.65 and 103.91 is: 143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.17 : 219.65 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.17/219.65 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.17x = 219.65 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.17x = 22,822.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822.21/159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.39

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