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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 239.46 and 146.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 239.46 and 146.95 is: 220.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 239.46 = 146.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/239.46 = 146.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 239.46 × 146.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 35,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,187.50/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.44

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