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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.94, 239.90 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.94, 239.90 and 82.86 is: 124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.94 : 239.90 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.94/239.90 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.94x = 239.90 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.94x = 19,878.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,878.11/159.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.28

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