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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 240.70 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 240.70 and 148.54 is: 223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 240.70 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/240.70 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 240.70 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 35,753.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,753.58/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.73

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