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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.19, 219.61 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.19, 219.61 and 100.94 is: 139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.19 : 219.61 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.19/219.61 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.19x = 219.61 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.19x = 22,167.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,167.43/159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.25

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