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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 239.46 and 63.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 239.46 and 63.46 is: 95.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 239.46 = 63.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/239.46 = 63.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 239.46 × 63.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 15,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,196.13/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.12

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