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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 221.13 and 141.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 221.13 and 141.42 is: 195.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 221.13 = 141.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/221.13 = 141.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 221.13 × 141.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 31,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,272.20/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.54

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