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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 238.77 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 238.77 and 129.15 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 238.77 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/238.77 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 238.77 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 30,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,837.15/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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