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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.70, 220.19 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.70, 220.19 and 104.42 is: 143.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.70 : 220.19 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.70/220.19 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.70x = 220.19 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.70x = 22,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,991.40/159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.97

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