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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 239.32 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 239.32 and 121.02 is: 181.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 239.32 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/239.32 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 239.32 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 28,962.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,962.51/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.40

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