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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 239.10 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 239.10 and 123.50 is: 184.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 239.10 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/239.10 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 239.10 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 29,528.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,528.85/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.61

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