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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 219.76 and 101.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 219.76 and 101.14 is: 139.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 219.76 = 101.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/219.76 = 101.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 219.76 × 101.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 22,226.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,226.53/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.56

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