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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.47, 239.28 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.47, 239.28 and 153.26 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.47 : 239.28 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.47/239.28 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.47x = 239.28 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.47x = 36,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,671.29/159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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