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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 239.31 and 63.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 239.31 and 63.42 is: 95.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 239.31 = 63.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/239.31 = 63.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 239.31 × 63.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 15,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177.04/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.02

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