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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 239.74 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 239.74 and 73.27 is: 109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 239.74 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/239.74 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 239.74 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 17,565.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565.75/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.81

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