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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 219.65 and 144.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 219.65 and 144.84 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 219.65 = 144.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/219.65 = 144.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 219.65 × 144.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 31,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,814.21/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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