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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 239.76 and 143.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 239.76 and 143.48 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 239.76 = 143.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/239.76 = 143.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 239.76 × 143.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 34,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,400.76/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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