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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.77, 239.42 and 82.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.77, 239.42 and 82.62 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.77 : 239.42 = 82.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.77/239.42 = 82.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.77x = 239.42 × 82.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.77x = 19,781.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781.09/159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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