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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 239.92 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 239.92 and 124.16 is: 186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 239.92 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/239.92 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 239.92 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 29,788.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788.47/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.46

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