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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.67, 220.33 and 100.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.67, 220.33 and 100.64 is: 138.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.67 : 220.33 = 100.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.67/220.33 = 100.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.67x = 220.33 × 100.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.67x = 22,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172.66/159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.87

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