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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 239.24 and 82.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 239.24 and 82.49 is: 123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 239.24 = 82.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/239.24 = 82.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 239.24 × 82.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 19,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,733.92/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.67

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