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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 219.92 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 219.92 and 144.99 is: 199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 219.92 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/219.92 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 219.92 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 31,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,885.48/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.82

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