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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 239.58 and 135.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 239.58 and 135.54 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 239.58 = 135.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/239.58 = 135.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 239.58 × 135.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 32,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,472.67/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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