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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.59, 240.01 and 146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.59, 240.01 and 146.23 is: 219.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.59 : 240.01 = 146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.59/240.01 = 146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.59x = 240.01 × 146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.59x = 35,095.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,095.70/159.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.91

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