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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.30, 239.03 and 56.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.30, 239.03 and 56.66 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.30 : 239.03 = 56.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.30/239.03 = 56.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.30x = 239.03 × 56.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.30x = 13,542.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,542.69/159.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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