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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.64, 220.17 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.64, 220.17 and 101.41 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.64 : 220.17 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.64/220.17 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.64x = 220.17 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.64x = 22,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,327.44/159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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