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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 220.77 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 220.77 and 104.60 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 220.77 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/220.77 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 220.77 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 23,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,091.44/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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