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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.64, 239.32 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.64, 239.32 and 63.52 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.64 : 239.32 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.64/239.32 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.64x = 239.32 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.64x = 15,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,201.61/159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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