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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.91, 239.89 and 57.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.91, 239.89 and 57.23 is: 85.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.91 : 239.89 = 57.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.91/239.89 = 57.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.91x = 239.89 × 57.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.91x = 13,728.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,728.06/159.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.85

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