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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 239.42 and 51.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 239.42 and 51.50 is: 77.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 239.42 = 51.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/239.42 = 51.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 239.42 × 51.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 12,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,328.68/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.21

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