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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 219.65 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 219.65 and 104.09 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 219.65 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/219.65 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 219.65 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 22,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861.75/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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