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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.27, 238.92 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.27, 238.92 and 43.71 is: 65.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.27 : 238.92 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.27/238.92 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.27x = 238.92 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.27x = 10,441.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,441.78/159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.56

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