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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 219.64 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 219.64 and 141.72 is: 195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 219.64 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/219.64 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 219.64 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 31,127.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,127.38/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.11

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