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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.70, 239.55 and 73.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.70, 239.55 and 73.03 is: 109.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.70 : 239.55 = 73.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.70/239.55 = 73.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.70x = 239.55 × 73.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.70x = 17,492.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,492.77/159.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.54

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