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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 238.74 and 120.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 238.74 and 120.73 is: 180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 238.74 = 120.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/238.74 = 120.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 238.74 × 120.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 28,823.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,823.08/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.89

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