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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.56, 239.16 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.56, 239.16 and 121.04 is: 181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.56 : 239.16 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.56/239.16 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.56x = 239.16 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.56x = 28,947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947.93/159.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.42

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