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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.98, 239.85 and 73.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.98, 239.85 and 73.33 is: 109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.98 : 239.85 = 73.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.98/239.85 = 73.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.98x = 239.85 × 73.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.98x = 17,587.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,587.60/159.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.94

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