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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.07, 238.10 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.07, 238.10 and 129.86 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.07 : 238.10 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.07/238.10 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.07x = 238.10 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.07x = 30,919.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,919.67/159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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