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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.15, 238.90 and 133.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.15, 238.90 and 133.76 is: 200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.15 : 238.90 = 133.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.15/238.90 = 133.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.15x = 238.90 × 133.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.15x = 31,954.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,954.24/159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.78

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