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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 238.36 and 133.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 238.36 and 133.44 is: 199.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 238.36 = 133.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/238.36 = 133.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 238.36 × 133.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 31,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,806.42/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.81

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