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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 239.43 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 239.43 and 56.88 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 239.43 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/239.43 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 239.43 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 13,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,618.78/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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