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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 220.62 and 118.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 220.62 and 118.45 is: 163.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 220.62 = 118.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/220.62 = 118.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 220.62 × 118.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 26,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,132.44/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.48

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