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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 220.05 and 137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 220.05 and 137.48 is: 189.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 220.05 = 137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/220.05 = 137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 220.05 × 137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 30,251.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,251.37/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.58

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