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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.07, 238.63 and 56.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.07, 238.63 and 56.34 is: 84.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.07 : 238.63 = 56.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.07/238.63 = 56.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.07x = 238.63 × 56.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.07x = 13,443.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,443.01/159.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.51

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