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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.09, 238.57 and 56.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.09, 238.57 and 56.35 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.09 : 238.57 = 56.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.09/238.57 = 56.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.09x = 238.57 × 56.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.09x = 13,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,443.58/159.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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