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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 239.85 and 63.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 239.85 and 63.72 is: 95.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 239.85 = 63.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/239.85 = 63.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 239.85 × 63.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 15,283.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,283.24/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.56

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