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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.64, 237.59 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.64, 237.59 and 153.88 is: 229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.64 : 237.59 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.64/237.59 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.64x = 237.59 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.64x = 36,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,560.35/159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.02

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