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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 220.17 and 144.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 220.17 and 144.85 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 220.17 = 144.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/220.17 = 144.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 220.17 × 144.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 31,891.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,891.62/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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