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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.88, 239.98 and 73.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.88, 239.98 and 73.28 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.88 : 239.98 = 73.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.88/239.98 = 73.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.88x = 239.98 × 73.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.88x = 17,585.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,585.73/159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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