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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.19, 238.53 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.19, 238.53 and 126.51 is: 189.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.19 : 238.53 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.19/238.53 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.19x = 238.53 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.19x = 30,175.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,175.80/159.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.56

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