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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 220.47 and 118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 220.47 and 118.52 is: 163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 220.47 = 118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/220.47 = 118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 220.47 × 118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 26,130.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,130.10/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.46

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