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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 237.99 and 136.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 237.99 and 136.19 is: 203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 237.99 = 136.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/237.99 = 136.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 237.99 × 136.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 32,411.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,411.86/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.31

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