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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 219.53 and 137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 219.53 and 137.29 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 219.53 = 137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/219.53 = 137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 219.53 × 137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 30,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,139.27/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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