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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 220.49 and 148.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 220.49 and 148.83 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 220.49 = 148.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/220.49 = 148.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 220.49 × 148.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 32,815.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,815.53/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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