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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 238.68 and 120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 238.68 and 120.90 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 238.68 = 120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/238.68 = 120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 238.68 × 120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 28,856.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,856.41/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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