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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 238.82 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 238.82 and 82.18 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 238.82 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/238.82 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 238.82 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 19,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,626.23/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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