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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 220.13 and 104.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 220.13 and 104.31 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 220.13 = 104.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/220.13 = 104.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 220.13 × 104.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 22,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,961.76/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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