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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.95, 239.94 and 73.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.95, 239.94 and 73.34 is: 110.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.95 : 239.94 = 73.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.95/239.94 = 73.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.95x = 239.94 × 73.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.95x = 17,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,596.00/159.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.01

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