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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 239.07 and 156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 239.07 and 156.66 is: 234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 239.07 = 156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/239.07 = 156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 239.07 × 156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 37,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,452.71/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.75

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