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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 219.73 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 219.73 and 137.08 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 219.73 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/219.73 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 219.73 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 30,119.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,119.49/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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