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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.09, 238.17 and 147.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.09, 238.17 and 147.70 is: 221.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.09 : 238.17 = 147.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.09/238.17 = 147.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.09x = 238.17 × 147.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.09x = 35,177.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,177.71/159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.12

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