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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 239.04 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 239.04 and 72.72 is: 109.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 239.04 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/239.04 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 239.04 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 17,382.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,382.99/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.09

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