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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 239.76 and 149.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 239.76 and 149.83 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 239.76 = 149.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/239.76 = 149.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 239.76 × 149.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 35,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,922.04/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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