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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 238.88 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 238.88 and 123.20 is: 184.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 238.88 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/238.88 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 238.88 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 29,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,430.02/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.49

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