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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.20, 239.05 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.20, 239.05 and 128.45 is: 192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.20 : 239.05 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.20/239.05 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.20x = 239.05 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.20x = 30,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,706.73/159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.88

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