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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.00, 238.85 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.00, 238.85 and 134.68 is: 202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.00 : 238.85 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.00/238.85 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.00x = 238.85 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.00x = 32,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167.38/159.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.31

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