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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 239.39 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 239.39 and 44.04 is: 66.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 239.39 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/239.39 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 239.39 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 10,542.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,542.52/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.06

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