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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 219.83 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 219.83 and 143.88 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 219.83 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/219.83 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 219.83 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 31,628.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,628.62/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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