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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.39, 239.07 and 82.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.39, 239.07 and 82.13 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.39 : 239.07 = 82.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.39/239.07 = 82.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.39x = 239.07 × 82.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.39x = 19,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,633.62/159.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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