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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 239.22 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 239.22 and 152.91 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 239.22 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/239.22 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 239.22 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 36,579.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,579.13/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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