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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 219.84 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 219.84 and 144.80 is: 199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 219.84 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/219.84 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 219.84 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 31,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,832.83/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.55

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