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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.27, 238.88 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.27, 238.88 and 82.14 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.27 : 238.88 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.27/238.88 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.27x = 238.88 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.27x = 19,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,621.19/159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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