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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 239.83 and 51.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 239.83 and 51.69 is: 77.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 239.83 = 51.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/239.83 = 51.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 239.83 × 51.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 12,396.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,396.81/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.52

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