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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 239.30 and 141.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 239.30 and 141.59 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 239.30 = 141.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/239.30 = 141.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 239.30 × 141.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 33,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,882.49/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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