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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 239.37 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 239.37 and 141.30 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 239.37 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/239.37 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 239.37 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 33,822.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,822.98/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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