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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.73, 239.82 and 82.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.73, 239.82 and 82.75 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.73 : 239.82 = 82.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.73/239.82 = 82.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.73x = 239.82 × 82.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.73x = 19,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,844.20/159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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