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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.54, 239.40 and 63.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.54, 239.40 and 63.42 is: 95.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.54 : 239.40 = 63.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.54/239.40 = 63.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.54x = 239.40 × 63.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.54x = 15,182.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,182.75/159.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.17

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