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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.65, 239.45 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.65, 239.45 and 44.11 is: 66.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.65 : 239.45 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.65/239.45 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.65x = 239.45 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.65x = 10,562.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,562.47/159.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.16

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