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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 239.28 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 239.28 and 123.60 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 239.28 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/239.28 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 239.28 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 29,575.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,575.01/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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