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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.88, 240.06 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.88, 240.06 and 153.04 is: 229.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.88 : 240.06 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.88/240.06 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.88x = 240.06 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.88x = 36,738.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,738.78/159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.79

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