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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.97, 239.64 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.97, 239.64 and 148.72 is: 222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.97 : 239.64 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.97/239.64 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.97x = 239.64 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.97x = 35,639.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,639.26/159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.79

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