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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.64, 238.98 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.64, 238.98 and 123.64 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.64 : 238.98 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.64/238.98 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.64x = 238.98 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.64x = 29,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,547.49/159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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