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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 239.37 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 239.37 and 56.90 is: 85.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 239.37 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/239.37 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 239.37 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 13,620.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,620.15/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.33

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