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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 239.03 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 239.03 and 87.06 is: 130.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 239.03 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/239.03 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 239.03 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 20,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,809.95/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.58

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