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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 238.98 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 238.98 and 134.12 is: 200.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 238.98 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/238.98 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 238.98 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 32,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052.00/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.63

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