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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 220.76 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 220.76 and 118.56 is: 163.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 220.76 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/220.76 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 220.76 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 26,173.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,173.31/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.59

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