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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 239.06 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 239.06 and 121.31 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 239.06 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/239.06 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 239.06 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 29,001.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,001.89/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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