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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.59, 220.11 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.59, 220.11 and 107.12 is: 147.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.59 : 220.11 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.59/220.11 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.59x = 220.11 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.59x = 23,578.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,578.33/159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.74

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