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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 238.92 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 238.92 and 155.19 is: 232.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 238.92 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/238.92 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 238.92 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 37,077.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,077.99/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.45

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