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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.77, 239.64 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.77, 239.64 and 73.08 is: 109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.77 : 239.64 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.77/239.64 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.77x = 239.64 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.77x = 17,512.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,512.89/159.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.62

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