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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 236.82 and 154.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 236.82 and 154.94 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 236.82 = 154.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/236.82 = 154.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 236.82 × 154.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 36,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,692.12/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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