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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.75, 239.61 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.75, 239.61 and 153.27 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.75 : 239.61 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.75/239.61 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.75x = 239.61 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.75x = 36,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,725.02/159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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