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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 239.94 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 239.94 and 86.82 is: 130.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 239.94 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/239.94 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 239.94 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 20,831.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,831.59/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.25

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