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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.32, 219.76 and 101.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.32, 219.76 and 101.09 is: 139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.32 : 219.76 = 101.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.32/219.76 = 101.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.32x = 219.76 × 101.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.32x = 22,214.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,214.19/159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.44

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