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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 239.49 and 138.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 239.49 and 138.02 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 239.49 = 138.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/239.49 = 138.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 239.49 × 138.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 33,053.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,053.21/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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