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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.55, 220.31 and 104.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.55, 220.31 and 104.29 is: 144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.55 : 220.31 = 104.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.55/220.31 = 104.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.55x = 220.31 × 104.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.55x = 22,976.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,976.13/159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.01

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