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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 238.33 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 238.33 and 141.64 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 238.33 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/238.33 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 238.33 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 33,757.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,757.06/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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