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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.37, 238.61 and 129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.37, 238.61 and 129.91 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.37 : 238.61 = 129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.37/238.61 = 129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.37x = 238.61 × 129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.37x = 30,998.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,998.20/159.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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