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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 220.05 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 220.05 and 106.88 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 220.05 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/220.05 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 220.05 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 23,517.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,517.84/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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