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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 238.01 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 238.01 and 148.50 is: 221.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 238.01 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/238.01 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 238.01 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 35,343.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,343.74/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.68

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