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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 221.16 and 143.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 221.16 and 143.58 is: 198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 221.16 = 143.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/221.16 = 143.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 221.16 × 143.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 31,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,755.52/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.49

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