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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 218.08 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 218.08 and 139.56 is: 191.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 218.08 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/218.08 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 218.08 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 30,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,435.24/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.42

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