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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 239.02 and 143.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 239.02 and 143.28 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 239.02 = 143.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/239.02 = 143.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 239.02 × 143.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 34,246.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,246.79/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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