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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 220.34 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 220.34 and 101.56 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 220.34 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/220.34 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 220.34 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 22,377.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,377.73/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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