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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.13, 238.36 and 81.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.13, 238.36 and 81.86 is: 122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.13 : 238.36 = 81.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.13/238.36 = 81.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.13x = 238.36 × 81.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.13x = 19,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,512.15/159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.62

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