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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 239.36 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 239.36 and 87.44 is: 131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 239.36 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/239.36 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 239.36 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 20,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,929.64/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.01

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