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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 239.22 and 56.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 239.22 and 56.77 is: 85.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 239.22 = 56.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/239.22 = 56.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 239.22 × 56.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 13,580.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,580.52/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.14

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