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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 239.89 and 82.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 239.89 and 82.90 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 239.89 = 82.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/239.89 = 82.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 239.89 × 82.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 19,886.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886.88/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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