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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 238 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 238 and 148.80 is: 221.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 238 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/238 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 238 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 35,414.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,414.40/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.89

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