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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 237.31 and 151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 237.31 and 151.54 is: 225.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 237.31 = 151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/237.31 = 151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 237.31 × 151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 35,960.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,960.99/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.78

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