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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.22, 238.75 and 50.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.22, 238.75 and 50.97 is: 76.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.22 : 238.75 = 50.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.22/238.75 = 50.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.22x = 238.75 × 50.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.22x = 12,168.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,168.96/159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.43

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