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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 220.61 and 146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 220.61 and 146.88 is: 202.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 220.61 = 146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/220.61 = 146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 220.61 × 146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 32,402.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,402.74/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.59

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