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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 220.12 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 220.12 and 149.72 is: 206.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 220.12 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/220.12 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 220.12 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 32,954.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,954.89/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.61

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