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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.36, 238.99 and 51.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.36, 238.99 and 51.12 is: 76.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.36 : 238.99 = 51.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.36/238.99 = 51.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.36x = 238.99 × 51.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.36x = 12,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,215.72/159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.66

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