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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 238.84 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 238.84 and 121.19 is: 181.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 238.84 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/238.84 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 238.84 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 28,943.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,943.52/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.38

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