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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.44, 238.86 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.44, 238.86 and 133.92 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.44 : 238.86 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.44/238.86 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.44x = 238.86 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.44x = 31,988.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,988.13/159.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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