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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.85, 239.71 and 57.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.85, 239.71 and 57.11 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.85 : 239.71 = 57.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.85/239.71 = 57.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.85x = 239.71 × 57.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.85x = 13,690.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,690.29/159.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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