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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 239.40 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 239.40 and 139.35 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 239.40 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/239.40 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 239.40 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 33,360.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,360.39/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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