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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 240.13 and 152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 240.13 and 152.60 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 240.13 = 152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/240.13 = 152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 240.13 × 152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 36,641.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,641.87/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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