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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 240.15 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 240.15 and 141.83 is: 212.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 240.15 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/240.15 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 240.15 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 34,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,059.54/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.89

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