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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.53, 220.08 and 100.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.53, 220.08 and 100.49 is: 138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.53 : 220.08 = 100.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.53/220.08 = 100.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.53x = 220.08 × 100.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.53x = 22,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,114.74/159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.63

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