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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.71, 239.49 and 82.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.71, 239.49 and 82.59 is: 123.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.71 : 239.49 = 82.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.71/239.49 = 82.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.71x = 239.49 × 82.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.71x = 19,778.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,778.58/159.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.84

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