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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 238.08 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 238.08 and 148.24 is: 221.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 238.08 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/238.08 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 238.08 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 35,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,292.98/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.29

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