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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 219.15 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 219.15 and 143.79 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 219.15 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/219.15 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 219.15 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 31,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,511.58/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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