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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 220.32 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 220.32 and 147.29 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 220.32 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/220.32 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 220.32 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 32,449.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,449.83/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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