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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.76, 239.52 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.76, 239.52 and 63.52 is: 95.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.76 : 239.52 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.76/239.52 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.76x = 239.52 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.76x = 15,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,214.31/159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.23

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