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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 220.28 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 220.28 and 101.43 is: 139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 220.28 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/220.28 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 220.28 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 22,342.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,342.49/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.94

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