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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.21, 239.27 and 148.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.21, 239.27 and 148.28 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.21 : 239.27 = 148.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.21/239.27 = 148.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.21x = 239.27 × 148.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.21x = 35,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,477.02/159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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