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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 239.88 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 239.88 and 134.10 is: 201.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 239.88 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/239.88 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 239.88 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 32,167.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,167.91/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.55

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