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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 220.50 and 143.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 220.50 and 143.16 is: 197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 220.50 = 143.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/220.50 = 143.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 220.50 × 143.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 31,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566.78/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.64

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