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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 220.68 and 142.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 220.68 and 142.52 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 220.68 = 142.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/220.68 = 142.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 220.68 × 142.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 31,450.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,450.21/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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