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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 238.62 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 238.62 and 121.03 is: 181.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 238.62 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/238.62 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 238.62 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 28,880.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,880.18/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.19

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