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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.64, 220.22 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.64, 220.22 and 120.76 is: 166.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.64 : 220.22 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.64/220.22 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.64x = 220.22 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.64x = 26,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593.77/159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.59

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