Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 238.55 and 50.82
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 159.03, 238.55 and 50.82 is: 76.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
159.03 : 238.55 = 50.82 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
159.03/238.55 = 50.82/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
159.03x = 238.55 × 50.82 - Step 4: Simplify right side
159.03x = 12,122.86 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,122.86/159.03 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 76.23
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