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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.89, 239.90 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.89, 239.90 and 133.16 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.89 : 239.90 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.89/239.90 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.89x = 239.90 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.89x = 31,943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,943.22/159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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