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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.77, 239.62 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.77, 239.62 and 71.91 is: 107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.77 : 239.62 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.77/239.62 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.77x = 239.62 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.77x = 17,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,231.79/159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.86

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