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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 219.71 and 100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 219.71 and 100.24 is: 138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 219.71 = 100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/219.71 = 100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 219.71 × 100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 22,023.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,023.43/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.32

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