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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 220.59 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 220.59 and 116.21 is: 160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 220.59 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/220.59 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 220.59 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 25,633.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,633.66/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.36

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