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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 238.99 and 56.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 238.99 and 56.59 is: 84.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 238.99 = 56.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/238.99 = 56.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 238.99 × 56.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 13,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,522.97/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.89

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