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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 238.69 and 82.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 238.69 and 82.00 is: 123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 238.69 = 82.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/238.69 = 82.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 238.69 × 82.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 19,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571.78/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.11

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