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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 219.87 and 143.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 219.87 and 143.34 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 219.87 = 143.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/219.87 = 143.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 219.87 × 143.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 31,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,516.17/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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