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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 238.83 and 150.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 238.83 and 150.42 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 238.83 = 150.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/238.83 = 150.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 238.83 × 150.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 35,924.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,924.81/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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