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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.11, 238.68 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.11, 238.68 and 82.12 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.11 : 238.68 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.11/238.68 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.11x = 238.68 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.11x = 19,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600.40/159.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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