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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 220.63 and 101.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 220.63 and 101.70 is: 140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 220.63 = 101.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/220.63 = 101.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 220.63 × 101.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 22,438.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,438.07/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.32

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