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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 220.66 and 104.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 220.66 and 104.69 is: 144.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 220.66 = 104.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/220.66 = 104.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 220.66 × 104.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 23,101.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,101.19/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.40

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