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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 220.08 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 220.08 and 148.88 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 220.08 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/220.08 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 220.08 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 32,765.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,765.51/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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