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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 237.65 and 147.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 237.65 and 147.75 is: 220.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 237.65 = 147.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/237.65 = 147.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 237.65 × 147.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 35,112.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,112.79/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.23

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