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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 239.60 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 239.60 and 153.16 is: 230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 239.60 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/239.60 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 239.60 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 36,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,697.14/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.06

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