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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 219.69 and 135.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 219.69 and 135.38 is: 186.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 219.69 = 135.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/219.69 = 135.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 219.69 × 135.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 29,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,741.63/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.33

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