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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.72, 239.58 and 57.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.72, 239.58 and 57.03 is: 85.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.72 : 239.58 = 57.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.72/239.58 = 57.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.72x = 239.58 × 57.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.72x = 13,663.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,663.25/159.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.55

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