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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.20 and 128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.20 and 128.62 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.20 = 128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.20 = 128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.20 × 128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 30,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,637.28/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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