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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.23, 237.52 and 148.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.23, 237.52 and 148.10 is: 220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.23 : 237.52 = 148.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.23/237.52 = 148.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.23x = 237.52 × 148.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.23x = 35,175.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,175.52/159.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.91

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