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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 238.05 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 238.05 and 137.16 is: 205.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 238.05 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/238.05 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 238.05 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 32,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,650.94/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.31

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