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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.37, 239.11 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.37, 239.11 and 82.29 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.37 : 239.11 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.37/239.11 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.37x = 239.11 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.37x = 19,677.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,677.05/159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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