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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 239.01 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 239.01 and 123.39 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 239.01 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/239.01 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 239.01 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 29,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,491.44/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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