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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 239.15 and 130.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 239.15 and 130.75 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 239.15 = 130.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/239.15 = 130.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 239.15 × 130.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 31,268.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,268.59/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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