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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.58, 239.20 and 82.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.58, 239.20 and 82.47 is: 123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.58 : 239.20 = 82.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.58/239.20 = 82.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.58x = 239.20 × 82.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.58x = 19,726.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,726.63/159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.61

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