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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.88, 220.48 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.88, 220.48 and 118.36 is: 163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.88 : 220.48 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.88/220.48 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.88x = 220.48 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.88x = 26,096.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,096.01/159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.22

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