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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.07, 238.42 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.07, 238.42 and 81.80 is: 122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.07 : 238.42 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.07/238.42 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.07x = 238.42 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.07x = 19,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,502.76/159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.60

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