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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 239.96 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 239.96 and 82.92 is: 124.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 239.96 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/239.96 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 239.96 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 19,897.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,897.48/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.37

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