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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 238.31 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 238.31 and 133.16 is: 199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 238.31 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/238.31 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 238.31 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 31,732.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,732.00/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.48

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