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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 239.36 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 239.36 and 135.27 is: 202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 239.36 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/239.36 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 239.36 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 32,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,377.55/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.73

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