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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.89, 239.72 and 51.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.89, 239.72 and 51.62 is: 77.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.89 : 239.72 = 51.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.89/239.72 = 51.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.89x = 239.72 × 51.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.89x = 12,372.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,372.89/159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.39

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