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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 239.15 and 146.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 239.15 and 146.98 is: 220.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 239.15 = 146.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/239.15 = 146.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 239.15 × 146.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 35,150.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,150.93/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.05

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