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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 220.06 and 118.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 220.06 and 118.34 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 220.06 = 118.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/220.06 = 118.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 220.06 × 118.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 26,040.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,040.95/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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