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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.47, 239.15 and 56.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.47, 239.15 and 56.73 is: 85.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.47 : 239.15 = 56.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.47/239.15 = 56.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.47x = 239.15 × 56.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.47x = 13,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,567.12/159.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.08

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