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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 218.96 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 218.96 and 135.83 is: 186.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 218.96 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/218.96 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 218.96 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 29,741.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,741.53/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.77

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