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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 238.59 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 238.59 and 130.50 is: 195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 238.59 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/238.59 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 238.59 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 31,136.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,136.00/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.75

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