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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 239.64 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 239.64 and 123.72 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 239.64 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/239.64 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 239.64 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 29,648.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,648.26/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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