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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 238.80 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 238.80 and 138.90 is: 208.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 238.80 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/238.80 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 238.80 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 33,169.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,169.32/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.59

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