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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 238.94 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 238.94 and 144.04 is: 216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 238.94 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/238.94 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 238.94 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 34,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,416.92/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.43

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