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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 238.46 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 238.46 and 81.96 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 238.46 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/238.46 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 238.46 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 19,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,544.18/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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