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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 220.02 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 220.02 and 101.22 is: 139.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 220.02 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/220.02 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 220.02 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 22,270.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270.42/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.70

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