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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 220.14 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 220.14 and 100.50 is: 138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 220.14 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/220.14 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 220.14 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 22,124.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124.07/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.78

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