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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 238.25 and 122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 238.25 and 122.82 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 238.25 = 122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/238.25 = 122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 238.25 × 122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 29,261.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,261.25/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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