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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.31, 238.95 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.31, 238.95 and 133.64 is: 200.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.31 : 238.95 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.31/238.95 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.31x = 238.95 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.31x = 31,933.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,933.28/159.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.45

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