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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 219.36 and 137.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 219.36 and 137.17 is: 189.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 219.36 = 137.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/219.36 = 137.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 219.36 × 137.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 30,089.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,089.61/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.20

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