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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 219.88 and 141.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 219.88 and 141.73 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 219.88 = 141.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/219.88 = 141.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 219.88 × 141.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 31,164.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,164.46/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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