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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.59, 220.09 and 104.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.59, 220.09 and 104.27 is: 143.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.59 : 220.09 = 104.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.59/220.09 = 104.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.59x = 220.09 × 104.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.59x = 22,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,948.78/159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.80

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