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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 220.28 and 148.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 220.28 and 148.62 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 220.28 = 148.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/220.28 = 148.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 220.28 × 148.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 32,737.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737.27/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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