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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 239.86 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 239.86 and 50.22 is: 75.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 239.86 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/239.86 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 239.86 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 12,046.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046.37/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.33

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