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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 219.75 and 144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 219.75 and 144.26 is: 199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 219.75 = 144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/219.75 = 144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 219.75 × 144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 31,701.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,701.14/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.35

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