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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 238.57 and 141.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 238.57 and 141.10 is: 211.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 238.57 = 141.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/238.57 = 141.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 238.57 × 141.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 33,662.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,662.23/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.69

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