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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.23, 219.80 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.23, 219.80 and 100.31 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.23 : 219.80 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.23/219.80 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.23x = 219.80 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.23x = 22,047.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,047.29/159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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