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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 238.88 and 51.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 238.88 and 51.03 is: 76.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 238.88 = 51.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/238.88 = 51.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 238.88 × 51.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 12,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,190.17/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.52

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