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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 219 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 219 and 147.56 is: 203.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 219 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/219 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 219 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 32,315.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315.64/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.04

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