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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 220.08 and 143.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 220.08 and 143.46 is: 197.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 220.08 = 143.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/220.08 = 143.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 220.08 × 143.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 31,572.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,572.68/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.50

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