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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 238.64 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 238.64 and 138.76 is: 208.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 238.64 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/238.64 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 238.64 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 33,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,113.69/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.21

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