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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.25, 219.78 and 101.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.25, 219.78 and 101.02 is: 139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.25 : 219.78 = 101.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.25/219.78 = 101.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.25x = 219.78 × 101.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.25x = 22,202.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202.18/159.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.42

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