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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.80, 239.30 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.80, 239.30 and 141.71 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.80 : 239.30 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.80/239.30 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.80x = 239.30 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.80x = 33,910.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,910.49/159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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