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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 219.33 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 219.33 and 144.36 is: 197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 219.33 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/219.33 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 219.33 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 31,662.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,662.48/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.94

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