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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 219.77 and 137.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 219.77 and 137.31 is: 189.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 219.77 = 137.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/219.77 = 137.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 219.77 × 137.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 30,175.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,175.93/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.36

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