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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 239.08 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 239.08 and 153.48 is: 229.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 239.08 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/239.08 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 239.08 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 36,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,694.00/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.91

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