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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 239.27 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 239.27 and 148.47 is: 222.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 239.27 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/239.27 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 239.27 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 35,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523.67/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.41

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