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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.96, 239.96 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.96, 239.96 and 74.46 is: 111.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.96 : 239.96 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.96/239.96 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.96x = 239.96 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.96x = 17,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,867.42/159.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.70

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