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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 240.59 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 240.59 and 148.04 is: 223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 240.59 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/240.59 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 240.59 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 35,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,616.94/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.22

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