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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.08, 237.90 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.08, 237.90 and 120.12 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.08 : 237.90 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.08/237.90 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.08x = 237.90 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.08x = 28,576.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,576.55/159.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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