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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.99, 240.08 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.99, 240.08 and 114.44 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.99 : 240.08 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.99/240.08 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.99x = 240.08 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.99x = 27,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,472.98/159.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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