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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 237.96 and 155.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 237.96 and 155.36 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 237.96 = 155.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/237.96 = 155.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 237.96 × 155.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 36,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,969.47/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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