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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 219.88 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 219.88 and 104.02 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 219.88 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/219.88 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 219.88 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 22,871.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,871.92/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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