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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.45, 238.68 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.45, 238.68 and 145.62 is: 217.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.45 : 238.68 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.45/238.68 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.45x = 238.68 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.45x = 34,756.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,756.58/159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.98

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