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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.25, 238.74 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.25, 238.74 and 130.29 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.25 : 238.74 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.25/238.74 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.25x = 238.74 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.25x = 31,105.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,105.43/159.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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