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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.27, 238.70 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.27, 238.70 and 72.48 is: 108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.27 : 238.70 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.27/238.70 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.27x = 238.70 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.27x = 17,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,300.98/159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.63

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