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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.60, 239.28 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.60, 239.28 and 74 is: 110.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.60 : 239.28 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.60/239.28 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.60x = 239.28 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.60x = 17,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,706.72/159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.94

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