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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 238.39 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 238.39 and 157.34 is: 235.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 238.39 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/238.39 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 238.39 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 37,508.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,508.49/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.81

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