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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.34, 239 and 51.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.34, 239 and 51.10 is: 76.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.34 : 239 = 51.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.34/239 = 51.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.34x = 239 × 51.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.34x = 12,212.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,212.90/159.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.65

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