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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.43, 239.54 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.43, 239.54 and 130.99 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.43 : 239.54 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.43/239.54 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.43x = 239.54 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.43x = 31,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,377.34/159.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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