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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 239.25 and 152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 239.25 and 152.40 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 239.25 = 152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/239.25 = 152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 239.25 × 152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 36,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,461.70/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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