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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 239.96 and 63.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 239.96 and 63.72 is: 95.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 239.96 = 63.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/239.96 = 63.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 239.96 × 63.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 15,290.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290.41/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.62

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