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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 239.70 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 239.70 and 125.70 is: 188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 239.70 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/239.70 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 239.70 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 30,130.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,130.29/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.79

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