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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.82, 239.58 and 57.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.82, 239.58 and 57.10 is: 85.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.82 : 239.58 = 57.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.82/239.58 = 57.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.82x = 239.58 × 57.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.82x = 13,680.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,680.02/159.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.60

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