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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.11, 238.31 and 124.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.11, 238.31 and 124.59 is: 186.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.11 : 238.31 = 124.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.11/238.31 = 124.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.11x = 238.31 × 124.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.11x = 29,691.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,691.04/159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.61

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