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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 238.65 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 238.65 and 124.56 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 238.65 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/238.65 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 238.65 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 29,727.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,727.40/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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