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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 220.52 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 220.52 and 104.52 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 220.52 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/220.52 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 220.52 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 23,047.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,047.98/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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