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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 238.14 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 238.14 and 128.70 is: 192.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 238.14 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/238.14 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 238.14 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 30,648.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,648.62/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.72

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