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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.58, 239.07 and 143.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.58, 239.07 and 143.53 is: 215.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.58 : 239.07 = 143.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.58/239.07 = 143.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.58x = 239.07 × 143.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.58x = 34,314.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,314.83/159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.04

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