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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 220.28 and 101.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 220.28 and 101.37 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 220.28 = 101.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/220.28 = 101.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 220.28 × 101.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 22,329.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329.78/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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