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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 238.61 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 238.61 and 130.38 is: 195.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 238.61 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/238.61 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 238.61 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 31,109.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,109.40/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.41

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