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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 237.90 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 237.90 and 140.36 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 237.90 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/237.90 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 237.90 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 33,391.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,391.64/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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