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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 239.28 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 239.28 and 146.82 is: 220.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 239.28 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/239.28 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 239.28 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 35,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,131.09/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.41

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