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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.75, 220.55 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.75, 220.55 and 121.01 is: 167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.75 : 220.55 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.75/220.55 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.75x = 220.55 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.75x = 26,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,687.05/159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.06

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