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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.37, 237.41 and 149.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.37, 237.41 and 149.41 is: 222.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.37 : 237.41 = 149.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.37/237.41 = 149.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.37x = 237.41 × 149.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.37x = 35,471.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,471.43/159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.57

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