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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.70, 220.30 and 104.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.70, 220.30 and 104.44 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.70 : 220.30 = 104.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.70/220.30 = 104.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.70x = 220.30 × 104.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.70x = 23,008.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,008.13/159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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