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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 240 and 137.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 240 and 137.26 is: 205.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 240 = 137.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/240 = 137.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 240 × 137.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 32,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,942.40/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.97

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