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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.13, 238.70 and 50.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.13, 238.70 and 50.91 is: 76.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.13 : 238.70 = 50.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.13/238.70 = 50.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.13x = 238.70 × 50.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.13x = 12,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,152.34/159.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.37

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