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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 239.53 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 239.53 and 74.13 is: 111.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 239.53 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/239.53 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 239.53 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 17,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,756.36/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.23

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