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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 220.55 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 220.55 and 143.72 is: 198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 220.55 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/220.55 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 220.55 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 31,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,695.62/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.20

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