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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.46, 239.19 and 51.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.46, 239.19 and 51.25 is: 76.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.46 : 239.19 = 51.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.46/239.19 = 51.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.46x = 239.19 × 51.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.46x = 12,258.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,258.49/159.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.88

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