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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.16, 238.68 and 50.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.16, 238.68 and 50.92 is: 76.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.16 : 238.68 = 50.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.16/238.68 = 50.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.16x = 238.68 × 50.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.16x = 12,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,153.59/159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.36

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