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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.47, 219.96 and 100.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.47, 219.96 and 100.47 is: 138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.47 : 219.96 = 100.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.47/219.96 = 100.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.47x = 219.96 × 100.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.47x = 22,099.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099.38/159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.58

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