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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 220.10 and 137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 220.10 and 137.72 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 220.10 = 137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/220.10 = 137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 220.10 × 137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 30,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,312.17/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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