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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 219.72 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 219.72 and 103.87 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 219.72 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/219.72 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 219.72 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 22,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,822.32/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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