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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 239.77 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 239.77 and 151.64 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 239.77 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/239.77 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 239.77 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 36,359.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,359.96/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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