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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 237.51 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 237.51 and 142.92 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 237.51 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/237.51 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 237.51 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 33,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,944.93/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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