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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.86, 239.83 and 136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.86, 239.83 and 136.98 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.86 : 239.83 = 136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.86/239.83 = 136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.86x = 239.83 × 136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.86x = 32,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,851.57/159.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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