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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 238.49 and 50.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 238.49 and 50.82 is: 76.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 238.49 = 50.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/238.49 = 50.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 238.49 × 50.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 12,120.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,120.06/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.22

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