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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.21, 238.85 and 56.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.21, 238.85 and 56.50 is: 84.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.21 : 238.85 = 56.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.21/238.85 = 56.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.21x = 238.85 × 56.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.21x = 13,495.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,495.03/159.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.76

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