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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.80, 220.36 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.80, 220.36 and 118.48 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.80 : 220.36 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.80/220.36 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.80x = 220.36 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.80x = 26,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,108.25/159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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