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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.13, 238.46 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.13, 238.46 and 141.82 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.13 : 238.46 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.13/238.46 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.13x = 238.46 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.13x = 33,817.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,817.89/159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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