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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 238.08 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 238.08 and 123.12 is: 184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 238.08 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/238.08 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 238.08 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 29,312.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,312.41/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.35

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