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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 220.20 and 118.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 220.20 and 118.23 is: 163.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 220.20 = 118.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/220.20 = 118.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 220.20 × 118.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 26,034.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,034.25/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.12

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