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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 238.98 and 141.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 238.98 and 141.33 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 238.98 = 141.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/238.98 = 141.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 238.98 × 141.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 33,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,775.04/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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