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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 238.49 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 238.49 and 73.53 is: 110.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 238.49 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/238.49 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 238.49 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 17,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,535.80/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.27

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