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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 220.53 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 220.53 and 101.57 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 220.53 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/220.53 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 220.53 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 22,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398.72/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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