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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.88, 239.78 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.88, 239.78 and 134.20 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.88 : 239.78 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.88/239.78 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.88x = 239.78 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.88x = 32,178.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,178.48/159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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