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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.04, 239.11 and 128.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.04, 239.11 and 128.82 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.04 : 239.11 = 128.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.04/239.11 = 128.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.04x = 239.11 × 128.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.04x = 30,801.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,801.83/159.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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