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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.02, 238.53 and 62.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.02, 238.53 and 62.86 is: 94.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.02 : 238.53 = 62.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.02/238.53 = 62.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.02x = 238.53 × 62.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.02x = 14,994.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,994.00/159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.29

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