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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.59, 220.25 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.59, 220.25 and 101.45 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.59 : 220.25 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.59/220.25 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.59x = 220.25 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.59x = 22,343.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343.86/159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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