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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.65 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.65 and 72.50 is: 108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.65 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.65 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.65 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 17,302.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302.13/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.67

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