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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.19, 219.64 and 100.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.19, 219.64 and 100.93 is: 139.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.19 : 219.64 = 100.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.19/219.64 = 100.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.19x = 219.64 × 100.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.19x = 22,168.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168.27/159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.26

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