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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 239.28 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 239.28 and 127.44 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 239.28 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/239.28 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 239.28 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 30,493.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493.84/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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