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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 219.96 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 219.96 and 106.93 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 219.96 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/219.96 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 219.96 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 23,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,520.32/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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