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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 239.40 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 239.40 and 147.60 is: 220.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 239.40 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/239.40 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 239.40 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 35,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,335.44/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.96

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