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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.53, 220.18 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.53, 220.18 and 104.23 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.53 : 220.18 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.53/220.18 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.53x = 220.18 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.53x = 22,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948.55/159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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