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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 220.31 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 220.31 and 137.67 is: 189.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 220.31 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/220.31 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 220.31 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 30,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,329.39/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.57

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