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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.01, 238.20 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.01, 238.20 and 153.40 is: 229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.01 : 238.20 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.01/238.20 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.01x = 238.20 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.01x = 36,539.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,539.88/159.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.80

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