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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 238.86 and 82.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 238.86 and 82.20 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 238.86 = 82.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/238.86 = 82.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 238.86 × 82.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 19,634.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,634.29/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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