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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 239.28 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 239.28 and 123.68 is: 185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 239.28 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/239.28 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 239.28 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 29,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594.15/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.33

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