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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.05, 239.36 and 131.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.05, 239.36 and 131.85 is: 198.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.05 : 239.36 = 131.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.05/239.36 = 131.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.05x = 239.36 × 131.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.05x = 31,558.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,558.96/159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.42

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