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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 220.23 and 104.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 220.23 and 104.45 is: 144.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 220.23 = 104.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/220.23 = 104.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 220.23 × 104.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 23,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,001.92/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.05

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