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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.89, 239.83 and 57.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.89, 239.83 and 57.23 is: 85.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.89 : 239.83 = 57.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.89/239.83 = 57.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.89x = 239.83 × 57.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.89x = 13,724.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,724.13/159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.83

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