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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 239.44 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 239.44 and 74.07 is: 111.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 239.44 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/239.44 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 239.44 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 17,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,735.32/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.14

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