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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.21, 238.17 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.21, 238.17 and 149.61 is: 223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.21 : 238.17 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.21/238.17 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.21x = 238.17 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.21x = 35,632.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,632.61/159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.81

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