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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 238.14 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 238.14 and 141.12 is: 211.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 238.14 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/238.14 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 238.14 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 33,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,606.32/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.20

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