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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 239.01 and 82.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 239.01 and 82.31 is: 123.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 239.01 = 82.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/239.01 = 82.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 239.01 × 82.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 19,672.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672.91/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.53

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