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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 219.84 and 101.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 219.84 and 101.11 is: 139.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 219.84 = 101.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/219.84 = 101.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 219.84 × 101.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 22,228.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228.02/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.50

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