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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.68, 239.51 and 63.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.68, 239.51 and 63.43 is: 95.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.68 : 239.51 = 63.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.68/239.51 = 63.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.68x = 239.51 × 63.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.68x = 15,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191.68/159.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.14

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