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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.90, 220.50 and 118.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.90, 220.50 and 118.62 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.90 : 220.50 = 118.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.90/220.50 = 118.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.90x = 220.50 × 118.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.90x = 26,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155.71/159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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