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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 219.52 and 103.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 219.52 and 103.85 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 219.52 = 103.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/219.52 = 103.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 219.52 × 103.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 22,797.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,797.66/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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