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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 238.51 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 238.51 and 136.20 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 238.51 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/238.51 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 238.51 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 32,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,486.13/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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