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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 238.52 and 56.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 238.52 and 56.28 is: 84.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 238.52 = 56.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/238.52 = 56.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 238.52 × 56.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 13,423.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,423.91/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.42

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