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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.05, 238.49 and 56.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.05, 238.49 and 56.33 is: 84.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.05 : 238.49 = 56.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.05/238.49 = 56.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.05x = 238.49 × 56.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.05x = 13,433.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,433.33/159.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.46

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