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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.97, 239.96 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.97, 239.96 and 88.28 is: 132.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.97 : 239.96 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.97/239.96 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.97x = 239.96 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.97x = 21,184.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,184.24/159.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.43

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