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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.67, 238.94 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.67, 238.94 and 135.91 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.67 : 238.94 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.67/238.94 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.67x = 238.94 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.67x = 32,472.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,472.46/159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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