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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 220.29 and 118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 220.29 and 118.35 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 220.29 = 118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/220.29 = 118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 220.29 × 118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 26,070.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,070.88/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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