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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.45, 239.27 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.45, 239.27 and 141.63 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.45 : 239.27 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.45/239.27 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.45x = 239.27 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.45x = 33,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,887.81/159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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