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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 238.68 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 238.68 and 127.26 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 238.68 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/238.68 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 238.68 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 30,374.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,374.42/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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