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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.29, 238.87 and 51.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.29, 238.87 and 51.05 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.29 : 238.87 = 51.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.29/238.87 = 51.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.29x = 238.87 × 51.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.29x = 12,192.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,192.99/159.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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