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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.73, 239.61 and 57.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.73, 239.61 and 57.01 is: 85.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.73 : 239.61 = 57.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.73/239.61 = 57.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.73x = 239.61 × 57.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.73x = 13,660.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,660.17/159.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.52

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