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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.90, 239.88 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.90, 239.88 and 73.26 is: 109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.90 : 239.88 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.90/239.88 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.90x = 239.88 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.90x = 17,573.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,573.61/159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.90

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