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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.09, 219.69 and 145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.09, 219.69 and 145.32 is: 200.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.09 : 219.69 = 145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.09/219.69 = 145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.09x = 219.69 × 145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.09x = 31,925.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,925.35/159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.67

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