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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 238.59 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 238.59 and 137.19 is: 205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 238.59 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/238.59 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 238.59 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 32,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,731.48/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.78

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