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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.79, 238.38 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.79, 238.38 and 134.28 is: 200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.79 : 238.38 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.79/238.38 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.79x = 238.38 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.79x = 32,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,009.67/159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.32

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