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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 239.66 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 239.66 and 73.10 is: 109.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 239.66 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/239.66 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 239.66 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 17,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,519.65/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.69

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