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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 220.62 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 220.62 and 107.39 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 220.62 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/220.62 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 220.62 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 23,693.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,693.34/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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