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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 240.03 and 152.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 240.03 and 152.28 is: 228.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 240.03 = 152.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/240.03 = 152.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 240.03 × 152.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 36,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,551.77/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.68

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