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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 221.16 and 145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 221.16 and 145.40 is: 201.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 221.16 = 145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/221.16 = 145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 221.16 × 145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 32,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,156.66/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.08

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