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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.81, 239.62 and 57.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.81, 239.62 and 57.09 is: 85.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.81 : 239.62 = 57.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.81/239.62 = 57.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.81x = 239.62 × 57.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.81x = 13,679.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,679.91/159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.60

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