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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.27, 237.60 and 154.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.27, 237.60 and 154.86 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.27 : 237.60 = 154.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.27/237.60 = 154.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.27x = 237.60 × 154.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.27x = 36,793.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,793.16/159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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