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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 238.83 and 82.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 238.83 and 82.27 is: 123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 238.83 = 82.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/238.83 = 82.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 238.83 × 82.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 19,648.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648.54/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.35

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