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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 220.16 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 220.16 and 148.52 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 220.16 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/220.16 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 220.16 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 32,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,696.32/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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