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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 220.47 and 104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 220.47 and 104.53 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 220.47 = 104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/220.47 = 104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 220.47 × 104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 23,045.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045.73/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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