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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 220.59 and 118.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 220.59 and 118.61 is: 163.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 220.59 = 118.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/220.59 = 118.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 220.59 × 118.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 26,165.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,165.03/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.58

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