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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.69, 220.28 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.69, 220.28 and 137.82 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.69 : 220.28 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.69/220.28 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.69x = 220.28 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.69x = 30,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,358.30/159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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