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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.14, 238.77 and 82.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.14, 238.77 and 82.12 is: 123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.14 : 238.77 = 82.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.14/238.77 = 82.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.14x = 238.77 × 82.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.14x = 19,607.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,607.79/159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.21

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