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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 220.61 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 220.61 and 100.94 is: 139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 220.61 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/220.61 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 220.61 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 22,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267.52/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.29

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