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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 238.83 and 135.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 238.83 and 135.46 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 238.83 = 135.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/238.83 = 135.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 238.83 × 135.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 32,351.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,351.91/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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