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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 239.52 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 239.52 and 134.22 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 239.52 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/239.52 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 239.52 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 32,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148.37/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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