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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.83, 239.43 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.83, 239.43 and 135.80 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.83 : 239.43 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.83/239.43 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.83x = 239.43 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.83x = 32,514.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514.59/159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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