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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.18, 238.59 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.18, 238.59 and 73.50 is: 110.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.18 : 238.59 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.18/238.59 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.18x = 238.59 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.18x = 17,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,536.37/159.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.17

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