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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 238.60 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 238.60 and 82.16 is: 123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 238.60 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/238.60 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 238.60 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 19,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,603.38/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.01

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