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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.75, 240.03 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.75, 240.03 and 145.98 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.75 : 240.03 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.75/240.03 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.75x = 240.03 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.75x = 35,039.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,039.58/159.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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