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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 220.04 and 107.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 220.04 and 107.04 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 220.04 = 107.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/220.04 = 107.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 220.04 × 107.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 23,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,553.08/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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