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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 219.18 and 142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 219.18 and 142.84 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 219.18 = 142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/219.18 = 142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 219.18 × 142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 31,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,307.67/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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