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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.55, 238.73 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.55, 238.73 and 133.59 is: 199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.55 : 238.73 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.55/238.73 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.55x = 238.73 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.55x = 31,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892.17/159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.89

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