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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.53, 238.96 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.53, 238.96 and 133.91 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.53 : 238.96 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.53/238.96 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.53x = 238.96 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.53x = 31,997.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,997.60/159.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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