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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.80, 240 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.80, 240 and 145.52 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.80 : 240 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.80/240 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.80x = 240 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.80x = 34,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,924.80/159.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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