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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 239.47 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 239.47 and 149.43 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 239.47 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/239.47 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 239.47 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 35,784.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,784.00/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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