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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.57, 239.38 and 56.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.57, 239.38 and 56.89 is: 85.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.57 : 239.38 = 56.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.57/239.38 = 56.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.57x = 239.38 × 56.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.57x = 13,617.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,617.80/159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.34

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