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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 239.33 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 239.33 and 56.79 is: 85.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 239.33 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/239.33 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 239.33 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 13,591.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,591.55/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.19

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