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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.12, 218.92 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.12, 218.92 and 138.28 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.12 : 218.92 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.12/218.92 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.12x = 218.92 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.12x = 30,272.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,272.26/159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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