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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 220.17 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 220.17 and 107.22 is: 147.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 220.17 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/220.17 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 220.17 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 23,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,607.25/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.80

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