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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.25, 238.97 and 63.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.25, 238.97 and 63.09 is: 94.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.25 : 238.97 = 63.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.25/238.97 = 63.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.25x = 238.97 × 63.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.25x = 15,076.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,076.62/159.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.67

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