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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 220.19 and 104.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 220.19 and 104.33 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 220.19 = 104.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/220.19 = 104.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 220.19 × 104.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 22,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,970.80/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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