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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.21, 238.82 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.21, 238.82 and 127.35 is: 191.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.21 : 238.82 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.21/238.82 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.21x = 238.82 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.21x = 30,413.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,413.09/159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.03

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