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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.49, 239.24 and 51.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.49, 239.24 and 51.29 is: 76.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.49 : 239.24 = 51.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.49/239.24 = 51.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.49x = 239.24 × 51.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.49x = 12,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,270.62/159.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.94

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