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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 219.54 and 146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 219.54 and 146.26 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 219.54 = 146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/219.54 = 146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 219.54 × 146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 32,109.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,109.92/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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