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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 238.63 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 238.63 and 72.43 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 238.63 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/238.63 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 238.63 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 17,283.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283.97/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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