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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 220.40 and 108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 220.40 and 108.04 is: 149.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 220.40 = 108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/220.40 = 108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 220.40 × 108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 23,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,812.02/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.12

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