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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.92, 239.94 and 87.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.92, 239.94 and 87.76 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.92 : 239.94 = 87.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.92/239.94 = 87.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.92x = 239.94 × 87.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.92x = 21,057.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,057.13/159.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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