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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.55, 239.34 and 82.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.55, 239.34 and 82.55 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.55 : 239.34 = 82.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.55/239.34 = 82.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.55x = 239.34 × 82.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.55x = 19,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,757.52/159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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