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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 237.52 and 147.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 237.52 and 147.79 is: 220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 237.52 = 147.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/237.52 = 147.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 237.52 × 147.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 35,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,103.08/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.30

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