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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 238.83 and 149.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 238.83 and 149.75 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 238.83 = 149.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/238.83 = 149.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 238.83 × 149.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 35,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,764.79/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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