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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.13, 219.97 and 146.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.13, 219.97 and 146.37 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.13 : 219.97 = 146.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.13/219.97 = 146.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.13x = 219.97 × 146.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.13x = 32,197.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,197.19/159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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