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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 240.09 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 240.09 and 123.99 is: 186.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 240.09 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/240.09 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 240.09 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 29,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,768.76/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.07

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