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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 238.63 and 147.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 238.63 and 147.03 is: 219.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 238.63 = 147.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/238.63 = 147.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 238.63 × 147.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 35,086.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,086.12/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.37

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