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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 239.34 and 145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 239.34 and 145.45 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 239.34 = 145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/239.34 = 145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 239.34 × 145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 34,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,812.00/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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