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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 239.55 and 146.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 239.55 and 146.97 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 239.55 = 146.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/239.55 = 146.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 239.55 × 146.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 35,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,206.64/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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