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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.89, 220.67 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.89, 220.67 and 118.38 is: 163.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.89 : 220.67 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.89/220.67 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.89x = 220.67 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.89x = 26,122.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122.32/159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.38

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