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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 220.20 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 220.20 and 104.24 is: 143.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 220.20 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/220.20 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 220.20 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 22,953.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,953.65/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.86

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