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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 220.28 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 220.28 and 137.90 is: 190.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 220.28 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/220.28 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 220.28 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 30,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,376.61/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.14

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