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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 220.13 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 220.13 and 104.40 is: 144.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 220.13 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/220.13 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 220.13 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 22,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,981.57/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.09

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