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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 220.47 and 100.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 220.47 and 100.78 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 220.47 = 100.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/220.47 = 100.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 220.47 × 100.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 22,218.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,218.97/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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