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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.74, 239.16 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.74, 239.16 and 143.54 is: 214.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.74 : 239.16 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.74/239.16 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.74x = 239.16 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.74x = 34,329.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,329.03/159.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.91

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