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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 220.73 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 220.73 and 104.63 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 220.73 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/220.73 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 220.73 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 23,093.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,093.35/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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