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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.37, 239.25 and 135.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.37, 239.25 and 135.47 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.37 : 239.25 = 135.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.37/239.25 = 135.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.37x = 239.25 × 135.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.37x = 32,412.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,412.30/159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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