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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 238.52 and 143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 238.52 and 143.94 is: 215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 238.52 = 143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/238.52 = 143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 238.52 × 143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 34,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,332.57/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.74

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