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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 239.76 and 139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 239.76 and 139.32 is: 209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 239.76 = 139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/239.76 = 139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 239.76 × 139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 33,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,403.36/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.33

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