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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 239.40 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 239.40 and 146.46 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 239.40 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/239.40 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 239.40 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 35,062.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,062.52/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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