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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 219.24 and 144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 219.24 and 144.60 is: 199.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 219.24 = 144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/219.24 = 144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 219.24 × 144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 31,702.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,702.10/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.23

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