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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 237.79 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 237.79 and 151.87 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 237.79 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/237.79 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 237.79 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 36,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,112.19/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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