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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 237.02 and 155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 237.02 and 155.76 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 237.02 = 155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/237.02 = 155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 237.02 × 155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 36,917.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,917.46/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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