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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 239.58 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 239.58 and 123.66 is: 185.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 239.58 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/239.58 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 239.58 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 29,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,626.46/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.56

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