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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.90, 239.89 and 50.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.90, 239.89 and 50.21 is: 75.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.90 : 239.89 = 50.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.90/239.89 = 50.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.90x = 239.89 × 50.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.90x = 12,043.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,043.55/159.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.32

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