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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 238.80 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 238.80 and 138.08 is: 206.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 238.80 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/238.80 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 238.80 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 32,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,973.50/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.82

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