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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 239.31 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 239.31 and 136.16 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 239.31 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/239.31 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 239.31 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 32,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,583.25/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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