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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 219.18 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 219.18 and 148.16 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 219.18 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/219.18 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 219.18 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 32,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,473.71/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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