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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 220.50 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 220.50 and 141.44 is: 195.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 220.50 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/220.50 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 220.50 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 31,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,186.42/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.00

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