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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 220.24 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 220.24 and 120.66 is: 166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 220.24 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/220.24 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 220.24 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 26,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,574.16/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.13

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