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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 237.32 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 237.32 and 146.22 is: 217.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 237.32 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/237.32 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 237.32 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 34,700.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,700.20/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.99

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