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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 238.52 and 153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 238.52 and 153.53 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 238.52 = 153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/238.52 = 153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 238.52 × 153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 36,619.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,619.98/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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