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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.17, 238.75 and 124.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.17, 238.75 and 124.99 is: 187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.17 : 238.75 = 124.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.17/238.75 = 124.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.17x = 238.75 × 124.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.17x = 29,841.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,841.80/159.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.49

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