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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.83, 239.75 and 50.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.83, 239.75 and 50.14 is: 75.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.83 : 239.75 = 50.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.83/239.75 = 50.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.83x = 239.75 × 50.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.83x = 12,020.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,020.21/159.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.21

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