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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 239.32 and 51.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 239.32 and 51.33 is: 76.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 239.32 = 51.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/239.32 = 51.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 239.32 × 51.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 12,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285.26/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.99

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