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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.67, 220.20 and 143.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.67, 220.20 and 143.47 is: 197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.67 : 220.20 = 143.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.67/220.20 = 143.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.67x = 220.20 × 143.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.67x = 31,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,590.99/159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.86

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