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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 239.21 and 72.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 239.21 and 72.79 is: 109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 239.21 = 72.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/239.21 = 72.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 239.21 × 72.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 17,412.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,412.10/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.15

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