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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 240.18 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 240.18 and 148.98 is: 223.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 240.18 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/240.18 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 240.18 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 35,782.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,782.02/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.76

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