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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 238.80 and 82.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 238.80 and 82.30 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 238.80 = 82.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/238.80 = 82.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 238.80 × 82.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 19,653.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,653.24/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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