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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 239.26 and 56.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 239.26 and 56.82 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 239.26 = 56.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/239.26 = 56.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 239.26 × 56.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 13,593.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,593.56/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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