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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 238.62 and 56.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 238.62 and 56.34 is: 84.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 238.62 = 56.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/238.62 = 56.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 238.62 × 56.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 13,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,443.85/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.54

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