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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 239.16 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 239.16 and 155.28 is: 233.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 239.16 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/239.16 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 239.16 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 37,136.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136.76/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.39

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