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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.73, 220.41 and 99.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.73, 220.41 and 99.91 is: 137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.73 : 220.41 = 99.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.73/220.41 = 99.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.73x = 220.41 × 99.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.73x = 22,021.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,021.16/159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.86

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