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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 239.22 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 239.22 and 154.08 is: 231.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 239.22 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/239.22 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 239.22 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 36,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,859.02/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.38

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