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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.65, 239.48 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.65, 239.48 and 150.10 is: 225.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.65 : 239.48 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.65/239.48 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.65x = 239.48 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.65x = 35,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,944.00/159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.14

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