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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 220.16 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 220.16 and 104.15 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 220.16 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/220.16 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 220.16 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 22,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929.66/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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