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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.31, 238.62 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.31, 238.62 and 135.05 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.31 : 238.62 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.31/238.62 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.31x = 238.62 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.31x = 32,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,224.44/159.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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