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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.25, 238.90 and 45.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.25, 238.90 and 45.25 is: 67.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.25 : 238.90 = 45.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.25/238.90 = 45.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.25x = 238.90 × 45.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.25x = 10,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,810.23/159.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.88

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