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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.92 and 137.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.92 and 137.62 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.92 = 137.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.92 = 137.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.92 × 137.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 32,880.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,880.17/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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