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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.33, 238.98 and 51.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.33, 238.98 and 51.13 is: 76.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.33 : 238.98 = 51.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.33/238.98 = 51.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.33x = 238.98 × 51.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.33x = 12,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,217.85/159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.68

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