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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 220.50 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 220.50 and 107.37 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 220.50 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/220.50 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 220.50 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 23,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,675.09/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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