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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.38, 238.60 and 82.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.38, 238.60 and 82.16 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.38 : 238.60 = 82.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.38/238.60 = 82.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.38x = 238.60 × 82.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.38x = 19,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,601.77/159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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