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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.27, 238.94 and 51.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.27, 238.94 and 51.07 is: 76.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.27 : 238.94 = 51.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.27/238.94 = 51.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.27x = 238.94 × 51.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.27x = 12,202.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,202.67/159.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.62

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