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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.47, 239.30 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.47, 239.30 and 150.36 is: 225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.47 : 239.30 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.47/239.30 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.47x = 239.30 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.47x = 35,980.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,980.91/159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.63

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