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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.41, 238.88 and 155.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.41, 238.88 and 155.15 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.41 : 238.88 = 155.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.41/238.88 = 155.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.41x = 238.88 × 155.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.41x = 37,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,062.23/159.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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