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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 238.77 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 238.77 and 145.98 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 238.77 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/238.77 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 238.77 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 34,855.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,855.64/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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