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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.73, 240.23 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.73, 240.23 and 135.43 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.73 : 240.23 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.73/240.23 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.73x = 240.23 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.73x = 32,534.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534.35/159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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