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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 239.22 and 138.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 239.22 and 138.36 is: 207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 239.22 = 138.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/239.22 = 138.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 239.22 × 138.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 33,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,098.48/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.85

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