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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 238.94 and 137.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 238.94 and 137.89 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 238.94 = 137.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/238.94 = 137.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 238.94 × 137.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 32,947.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,947.44/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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