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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.26, 238.82 and 50.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.26, 238.82 and 50.99 is: 76.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.26 : 238.82 = 50.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.26/238.82 = 50.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.26x = 238.82 × 50.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.26x = 12,175.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,175.98/159.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.46

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