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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.10, 238.51 and 124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.10, 238.51 and 124.75 is: 187.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.10 : 238.51 = 124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.10/238.51 = 124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.10x = 238.51 × 124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.10x = 29,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,754.12/159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.02

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