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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 221.21 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 221.21 and 136.51 is: 188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 221.21 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/221.21 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 221.21 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 30,197.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,197.38/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.90

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