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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 239.94 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 239.94 and 157.92 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 239.94 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/239.94 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 239.94 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 37,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,891.32/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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