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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 220.20 and 104.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 220.20 and 104.36 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 220.20 = 104.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/220.20 = 104.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 220.20 × 104.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 22,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,978.97/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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