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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.17, 238.73 and 82.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.17, 238.73 and 82.08 is: 123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.17 : 238.73 = 82.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.17/238.73 = 82.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.17x = 238.73 × 82.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.17x = 19,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594.55/159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.11

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