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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 238.37 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 238.37 and 150.11 is: 224.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 238.37 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/238.37 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 238.37 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 35,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,781.72/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.76

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