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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 240.32 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 240.32 and 123.52 is: 185.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 240.32 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/240.32 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 240.32 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 29,684.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,684.33/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.71

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