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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.61, 239.40 and 63.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.61, 239.40 and 63.35 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.61 : 239.40 = 63.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.61/239.40 = 63.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.61x = 239.40 × 63.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.61x = 15,165.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165.99/159.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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