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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 238.48 and 50.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 238.48 and 50.88 is: 76.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 238.48 = 50.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/238.48 = 50.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 238.48 × 50.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 12,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,133.86/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.28

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