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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.66, 239.48 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.66, 239.48 and 63.48 is: 95.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.66 : 239.48 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.66/239.48 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.66x = 239.48 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.66x = 15,201.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,201.87/159.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.21

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