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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.90, 239.64 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.90, 239.64 and 139.51 is: 209.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.90 : 239.64 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.90/239.64 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.90x = 239.64 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.90x = 33,432.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,432.18/159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.09

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