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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 219.59 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 219.59 and 137.31 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 219.59 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/219.59 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 219.59 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 30,151.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,151.90/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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