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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.52, 239.22 and 56.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.52, 239.22 and 56.78 is: 85.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.52 : 239.22 = 56.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.52/239.22 = 56.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.52x = 239.22 × 56.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.52x = 13,581.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,581.94/159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.14

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