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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 239.21 and 151.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 239.21 and 151.31 is: 227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 239.21 = 151.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/239.21 = 151.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 239.21 × 151.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 36,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,195.27/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.23

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