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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 240.02 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 240.02 and 148.88 is: 223.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 240.02 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/240.02 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 240.02 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 35,732.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,732.23/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.59

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