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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.93, 239.88 and 63.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.93, 239.88 and 63.81 is: 95.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.93 : 239.88 = 63.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.93/239.88 = 63.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.93x = 239.88 × 63.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.93x = 15,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306.74/159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.71

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