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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 219.53 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 219.53 and 138.71 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 219.53 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/219.53 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 219.53 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 30,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,449.22/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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