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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.50, 238.77 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.50, 238.77 and 150.39 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.50 : 238.77 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.50/238.77 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.50x = 238.77 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.50x = 35,908.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,908.62/159.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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