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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 239.45 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 239.45 and 139.58 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 239.45 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/239.45 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 239.45 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 33,420.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,420.54/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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