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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 239.08 and 154.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 239.08 and 154.32 is: 231.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 239.08 = 154.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/239.08 = 154.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 239.08 × 154.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 36,894.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,894.83/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.78

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