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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 239.40 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 239.40 and 82.50 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 239.40 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/239.40 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 239.40 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 19,750.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,750.26/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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