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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 239.22 and 56.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 239.22 and 56.75 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 239.22 = 56.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/239.22 = 56.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 239.22 × 56.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 13,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575.74/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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