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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 238.71 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 238.71 and 134.50 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 238.71 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/238.71 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 238.71 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 32,106.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,106.50/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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