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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 239.15 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 239.15 and 133.97 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 239.15 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/239.15 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 239.15 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 32,037.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037.06/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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