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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.65, 220.38 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.65, 220.38 and 101.48 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.65 : 220.38 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.65/220.38 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.65x = 220.38 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.65x = 22,364.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364.16/159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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