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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 239.83 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 239.83 and 135.76 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 239.83 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/239.83 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 239.83 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 32,558.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,558.64/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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