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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.97, 239.49 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.97, 239.49 and 129.60 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.97 : 239.49 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.97/239.49 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.97x = 239.49 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.97x = 31,037.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,037.90/159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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