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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.53, 237.65 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.53, 237.65 and 151.61 is: 225.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.53 : 237.65 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.53/237.65 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.53x = 237.65 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.53x = 36,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,028.17/159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.85

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