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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.83 and 51.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.83 and 51.02 is: 76.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.83 = 51.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.83 = 51.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.83 × 51.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 12,185.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,185.11/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.53

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