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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 239.47 and 82.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 239.47 and 82.64 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 239.47 = 82.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/239.47 = 82.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 239.47 × 82.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 19,790.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,790.19/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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