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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.78, 219.96 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.78, 219.96 and 136.38 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.78 : 219.96 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.78/219.96 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.78x = 219.96 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.78x = 29,998.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,998.14/159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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