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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 238.91 and 148.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 238.91 and 148.91 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 238.91 = 148.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/238.91 = 148.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 238.91 × 148.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 35,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,575.34/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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