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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 239.86 and 137.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 239.86 and 137.60 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 239.86 = 137.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/239.86 = 137.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 239.86 × 137.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 33,004.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,004.74/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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