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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 239.54 and 135.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 239.54 and 135.66 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 239.54 = 135.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/239.54 = 135.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 239.54 × 135.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 32,496.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,496.00/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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