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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.55, 220.06 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.55, 220.06 and 120.22 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.55 : 220.06 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.55/220.06 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.55x = 220.06 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.55x = 26,455.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455.61/159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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