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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 239.40 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 239.40 and 142.02 is: 213.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 239.40 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/239.40 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 239.40 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 33,999.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,999.59/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.79

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