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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.32, 239.16 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.32, 239.16 and 123.08 is: 184.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.32 : 239.16 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.32/239.16 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.32x = 239.16 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.32x = 29,435.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,435.81/159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.76

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