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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.51, 239.33 and 56.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.51, 239.33 and 56.85 is: 85.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.51 : 239.33 = 56.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.51/239.33 = 56.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.51x = 239.33 × 56.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.51x = 13,605.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,605.91/159.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.30

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