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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.89, 239.86 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.89, 239.86 and 57.19 is: 85.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.89 : 239.86 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.89/239.86 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.89x = 239.86 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.89x = 13,717.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,717.51/159.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.79

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