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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.24, 239.06 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.24, 239.06 and 125.12 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.24 : 239.06 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.24/239.06 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.24x = 239.06 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.24x = 29,909.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,909.99/159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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