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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 220.19 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 220.19 and 101.49 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 220.19 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/220.19 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 220.19 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 22,346.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,346.58/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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