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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.83 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.83 and 131.88 is: 197.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.83 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.83 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.83 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 31,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,496.90/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.82

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