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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 219.94 and 104.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 219.94 and 104.10 is: 143.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 219.94 = 104.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/219.94 = 104.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 219.94 × 104.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 22,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,895.75/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.69

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