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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 219.86 and 143.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 219.86 and 143.30 is: 197.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 219.86 = 143.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/219.86 = 143.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 219.86 × 143.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 31,507.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,507.11/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.28

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