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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 219.96 and 138.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 219.96 and 138.70 is: 191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 219.96 = 138.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/219.96 = 138.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 219.96 × 138.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 30,508.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,508.45/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.32

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