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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 240.48 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 240.48 and 159.12 is: 240.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 240.48 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/240.48 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 240.48 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 38,265.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,265.18/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.48

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