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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.48, 238.50 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.48, 238.50 and 127.44 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.48 : 238.50 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.48/238.50 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.48x = 238.50 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.48x = 30,394.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,394.44/159.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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