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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 239.29 and 56.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 239.29 and 56.83 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 239.29 = 56.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/239.29 = 56.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 239.29 × 56.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 13,598.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,598.85/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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