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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 239.49 and 140.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 239.49 and 140.51 is: 210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 239.49 = 140.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/239.49 = 140.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 239.49 × 140.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 33,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,650.74/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.57

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