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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 220.86 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 220.86 and 104.66 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 220.86 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/220.86 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 220.86 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 23,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,114.68/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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