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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 220.80 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 220.80 and 104.69 is: 144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 220.80 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/220.80 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 220.80 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 23,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,116.50/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.56

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