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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.82, 220.55 and 100.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.82, 220.55 and 100.82 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.82 : 220.55 = 100.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.82/220.55 = 100.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.82x = 220.55 × 100.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.82x = 22,235.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,235.35/159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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