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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 239.31 and 51.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 239.31 and 51.30 is: 76.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 239.31 = 51.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/239.31 = 51.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 239.31 × 51.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 12,275.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,275.88/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.96

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