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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 239.33 and 82.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 239.33 and 82.43 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 239.33 = 82.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/239.33 = 82.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 239.33 × 82.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 19,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,727.97/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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