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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.58, 239.40 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.58, 239.40 and 56.88 is: 85.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.58 : 239.40 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.58/239.40 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.58x = 239.40 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.58x = 13,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,617.07/159.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.33

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