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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 220.32 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 220.32 and 101.58 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 220.32 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/220.32 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 220.32 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 22,380.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,380.11/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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