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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.33, 238.98 and 56.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.33, 238.98 and 56.61 is: 84.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.33 : 238.98 = 56.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.33/238.98 = 56.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.33x = 238.98 × 56.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.33x = 13,528.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,528.66/159.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.91

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