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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 237.87 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 237.87 and 154.14 is: 230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 237.87 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/237.87 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 237.87 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 36,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,664.39/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.01

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