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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 238.64 and 120.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 238.64 and 120.51 is: 180.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 238.64 = 120.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/238.64 = 120.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 238.64 × 120.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 28,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,756.71/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.82

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