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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.06, 238.65 and 85.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.06, 238.65 and 85.93 is: 128.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.06 : 238.65 = 85.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.06/238.65 = 85.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.06x = 238.65 × 85.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.06x = 20,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,506.28/159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.92

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