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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 238.59 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 238.59 and 82.13 is: 123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 238.59 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/238.59 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 238.59 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 19,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594.20/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.04

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