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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.79, 238.34 and 133.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.79, 238.34 and 133.81 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.79 : 238.34 = 133.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.79/238.34 = 133.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.79x = 238.34 × 133.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.79x = 31,892.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892.28/159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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