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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 220.92 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 220.92 and 138.39 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 220.92 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/220.92 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 220.92 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 30,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,571.77/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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