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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 238.92 and 133.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 238.92 and 133.82 is: 200.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 238.92 = 133.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/238.92 = 133.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 238.92 × 133.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 31,971.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,971.58/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.38

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