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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 220.69 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 220.69 and 137.84 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 220.69 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/220.69 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 220.69 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 30,419.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,419.29/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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