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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 239.88 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 239.88 and 141.64 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 239.88 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/239.88 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 239.88 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 33,976.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,976.60/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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