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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.32, 238.94 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.32, 238.94 and 133.47 is: 200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.32 : 238.94 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.32/238.94 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.32x = 238.94 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.32x = 31,891.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,891.15/159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.17

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