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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 220.23 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 220.23 and 136.32 is: 188.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 220.23 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/220.23 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 220.23 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 30,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,021.75/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.32

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