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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 239.45 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 239.45 and 141.35 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 239.45 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/239.45 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 239.45 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 33,846.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,846.87/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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