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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 218.96 and 140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 218.96 and 140.40 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 218.96 = 140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/218.96 = 140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 218.96 × 140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 30,741.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,741.98/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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