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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.87, 239.67 and 82.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.87, 239.67 and 82.83 is: 124.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.87 : 239.67 = 82.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.87/239.67 = 82.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.87x = 239.67 × 82.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.87x = 19,851.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,851.87/159.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.18

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