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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.45, 220.28 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.45, 220.28 and 138.75 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.45 : 220.28 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.45/220.28 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.45x = 220.28 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.45x = 30,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,563.16/159.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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