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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 220.44 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 220.44 and 104.46 is: 144.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 220.44 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/220.44 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 220.44 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 23,027.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027.16/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.12

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