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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 219.90 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 219.90 and 104.20 is: 143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 219.90 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/219.90 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 219.90 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 22,913.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,913.58/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.73

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