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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 238.92 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 238.92 and 126.76 is: 189.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 238.92 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/238.92 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 238.92 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 30,285.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,285.50/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.85

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