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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 239.34 and 143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 239.34 and 143.01 is: 214.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 239.34 = 143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/239.34 = 143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 239.34 × 143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 34,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,228.01/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.70

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