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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 220.85 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 220.85 and 147.66 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 220.85 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/220.85 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 220.85 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 32,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,608.87/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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