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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.40, 239.19 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.40, 239.19 and 87.25 is: 130.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.40 : 239.19 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.40/239.19 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.40x = 239.19 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.40x = 20,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,869.33/159.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.92

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