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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 238.47 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 238.47 and 123.34 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 238.47 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/238.47 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 238.47 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 29,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,412.89/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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