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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.37, 238.91 and 82.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.37, 238.91 and 82.15 is: 123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.37 : 238.91 = 82.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.37/238.91 = 82.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.37x = 238.91 × 82.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.37x = 19,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,625.45/159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.15

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