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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.61, 220.35 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.61, 220.35 and 107.25 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.61 : 220.35 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.61/220.35 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.61x = 220.35 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.61x = 23,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632.54/159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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