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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.15, 238.69 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.15, 238.69 and 43.59 is: 65.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.15 : 238.69 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.15/238.69 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.15x = 238.69 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.15x = 10,404.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,404.50/159.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.38

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