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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 239.22 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 239.22 and 128.70 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 239.22 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/239.22 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 239.22 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 30,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,787.61/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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