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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 220.69 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 220.69 and 104.66 is: 144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 220.69 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/220.69 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 220.69 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 23,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,097.42/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.44

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