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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.33, 239.00 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.33, 239.00 and 123.29 is: 184.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.33 : 239.00 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.33/239.00 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.33x = 239.00 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.33x = 29,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,464.50/159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.93

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