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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.80, 239.36 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.80, 239.36 and 155.48 is: 232.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.80 : 239.36 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.80/239.36 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.80x = 239.36 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.80x = 37,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,215.69/159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.89

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