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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 219.44 and 138.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 219.44 and 138.40 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 219.44 = 138.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/219.44 = 138.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 219.44 × 138.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 30,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,370.50/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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