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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 237.94 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 237.94 and 147.44 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 237.94 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/237.94 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 237.94 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 35,081.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,081.87/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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