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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 240 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 240 and 96.27 is: 144.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 240 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/240 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 240 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 23,104.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,104.80/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.41

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