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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.88, 220.90 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.88, 220.90 and 141.48 is: 195.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.88 : 220.90 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.88/220.90 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.88x = 220.90 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.88x = 31,252.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,252.93/159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.48

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