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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 239.15 and 139.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 239.15 and 139.14 is: 208.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 239.15 = 139.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/239.15 = 139.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 239.15 × 139.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 33,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,275.33/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.99

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