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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.63, 239.48 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.63, 239.48 and 45.63 is: 68.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.63 : 239.48 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.63/239.48 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.63x = 239.48 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.63x = 10,927.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,927.47/159.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.46

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