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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 240.22 and 145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 240.22 and 145.69 is: 219.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 240.22 = 145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/240.22 = 145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 240.22 × 145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 34,996.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,996.45/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.61

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