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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.28, 238.84 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.28, 238.84 and 73.84 is: 110.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.28 : 238.84 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.28/238.84 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.28x = 238.84 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.28x = 17,635.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,635.95/159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.72

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