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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.31, 238.47 and 120.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.31, 238.47 and 120.94 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.31 : 238.47 = 120.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.31/238.47 = 120.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.31x = 238.47 × 120.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.31x = 28,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,840.56/159.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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