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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 220.55 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 220.55 and 104.46 is: 144.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 220.55 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/220.55 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 220.55 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 23,038.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,038.65/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.23

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