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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 237.75 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 237.75 and 149.64 is: 222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 237.75 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/237.75 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 237.75 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 35,576.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,576.91/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.87

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