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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 239.34 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 239.34 and 137.69 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 239.34 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/239.34 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 239.34 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 32,954.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,954.72/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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