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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 237.90 and 155.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 237.90 and 155.45 is: 231.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 237.90 = 155.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/237.90 = 155.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 237.90 × 155.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 36,980.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,980.37/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.79

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