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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.61, 239.43 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.61, 239.43 and 82.62 is: 123.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.61 : 239.43 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.61/239.43 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.61x = 239.43 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.61x = 19,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781.71/159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.94

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