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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 219.24 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 219.24 and 148.24 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 219.24 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/219.24 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 219.24 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 32,500.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,500.14/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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