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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 220.53 and 107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 220.53 and 107.43 is: 148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 220.53 = 107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/220.53 = 107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 220.53 × 107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 23,691.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,691.54/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.10

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