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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159, 238.38 and 62.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159, 238.38 and 62.76 is: 94.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159 : 238.38 = 62.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159/238.38 = 62.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159x = 238.38 × 62.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159x = 14,960.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,960.73/159
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.09

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