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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.11, 219.74 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.11, 219.74 and 145.95 is: 201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.11 : 219.74 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.11/219.74 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.11x = 219.74 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.11x = 32,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,071.15/159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.56

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