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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.88, 239.61 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.88, 239.61 and 145.72 is: 218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.88 : 239.61 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.88/239.61 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.88x = 239.61 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.88x = 34,915.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,915.97/159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.39

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