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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 239.36 and 76.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 239.36 and 76.15 is: 114.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 239.36 = 76.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/239.36 = 76.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 239.36 × 76.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 18,226.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226.28/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.18

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