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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 220.29 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 220.29 and 101.46 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 220.29 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/220.29 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 220.29 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 22,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,350.62/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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