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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.15, 238.64 and 56.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.15, 238.64 and 56.43 is: 84.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.15 : 238.64 = 56.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.15/238.64 = 56.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.15x = 238.64 × 56.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.15x = 13,466.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,466.17/159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.61

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