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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 220.15 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 220.15 and 146.68 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 220.15 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/220.15 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 220.15 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 32,291.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,291.23/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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