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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 219.65 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 219.65 and 140.85 is: 194.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 219.65 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/219.65 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 219.65 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 30,937.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,937.00/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.21

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