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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 238.68 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 238.68 and 136.38 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 238.68 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/238.68 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 238.68 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 32,551.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551.18/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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