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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.82, 238.52 and 135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.82, 238.52 and 135.42 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.82 : 238.52 = 135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.82/238.52 = 135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.82x = 238.52 × 135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.82x = 32,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300.38/159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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