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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 239.71 and 74.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 239.71 and 74.26 is: 111.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 239.71 = 74.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/239.71 = 74.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 239.71 × 74.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 17,800.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,800.86/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.42

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