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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 218.60 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 218.60 and 147.92 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 218.60 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/218.60 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 218.60 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 32,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,333.48/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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