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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 239.08 and 137.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 239.08 and 137.73 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 239.08 = 137.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/239.08 = 137.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 239.08 × 137.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 32,928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,928.14/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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