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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.84, 240.66 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.84, 240.66 and 123.96 is: 186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.84 : 240.66 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.84/240.66 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.84x = 240.66 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.84x = 29,832.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,832.21/159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.64

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