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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.67, 238.19 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.67, 238.19 and 134.16 is: 200.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.67 : 238.19 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.67/238.19 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.67x = 238.19 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.67x = 31,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,954.76/159.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.13

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