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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 239.86 and 142.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 239.86 and 142.89 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 239.86 = 142.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/239.86 = 142.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 239.86 × 142.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 34,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,273.60/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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