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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 238.68 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 238.68 and 147.12 is: 220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 238.68 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/238.68 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 238.68 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 35,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,114.60/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.60

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