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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.62, 239.44 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.62, 239.44 and 45.62 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.62 : 239.44 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.62/239.44 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.62x = 239.44 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.62x = 10,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,923.25/159.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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