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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 238.24 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 238.24 and 140.83 is: 210.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 238.24 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/238.24 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 238.24 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 33,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,551.34/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.94

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