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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 238.83 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 238.83 and 133.70 is: 200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 238.83 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/238.83 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 238.83 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 31,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,930.38/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.29

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