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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 238.98 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 238.98 and 127.38 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 238.98 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/238.98 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 238.98 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 30,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,441.27/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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