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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 220.14 and 107.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 220.14 and 107.09 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 220.14 = 107.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/220.14 = 107.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 220.14 × 107.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 23,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,574.79/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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