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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 239.28 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 239.28 and 87.44 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 239.28 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/239.28 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 239.28 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 20,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,922.64/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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