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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 238.47 and 147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 238.47 and 147.36 is: 220.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 238.47 = 147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/238.47 = 147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 238.47 × 147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 35,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,140.94/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.68

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