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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.73, 220.38 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.73, 220.38 and 101.50 is: 140.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.73 : 220.38 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.73/220.38 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.73x = 220.38 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.73x = 22,368.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,368.57/159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.04

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