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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.42, 239.09 and 82.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.42, 239.09 and 82.29 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.42 : 239.09 = 82.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.42/239.09 = 82.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.42x = 239.09 × 82.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.42x = 19,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,674.72/159.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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